Lock up your Nissan unless you want it missing.
The Aucklander has studied the number of cars stolen in Auckland City, Waitemata and Counties-Manakau in the six months to the end of August and Nissan comes out on top as car of choice for thieves.
Of the 1111 cars police records show were stolen across Auckland in that time, 214 were Nissans, with the Terrano stationwagon being the most popular model stolen (30). In the saloons, the Primera was the most popular model (21) followed by Skylines (19) and Pulsars (16). The figure does not include break-ins.
Next targeted were Toyotas (160), Hondas (93), Mitsibishis (88) and Mazdas (74). While long thought of as a popular target of those who can't be bothered buying their own cars, the Subaru came in 6th, accounting for 71 car thefts. Trailers were popular too - 80 were taken.
Breaking down the regions, 412 vehicles were stolen from Auckland City, 351 from Counties-Manukau and 348 from Waitemata.